Inflammation is one of the most common things which may happen nowadays because we are exposed to so many harmful effects from our environment. Even minor insignificant inflammations may lead to serious disease or infection. Inflammation also may lead to arthritis, diseases on the intestines, diabetes, heart diseases or even cancer.

Not even to mention how painful inflammation may be and this is why many people reach for various pain killers which may have some side effects which will just worsen the situation. Fortunately always there is a homemade medicine which is easy to make, cheep, 100% natural without any side effects which will bring you instant relief from pain and inflammation. Here we bring you the most popular recipe for tea against inflammation. This ginger – turmeric tea is wonderful natural remedy which is recommended even by doctors.

Why turmeric and ginger?

Turmeric and ginger are very new on our market but the west knew its secrets centuries ago. China and India used them even before modern medicine appeared. In the nature they are known to be cousins who have great medicine properties. For us their properties are still a mystery but we gradually start involving them in our diets.

Talking about their medical properties we must mention their great anti – inflammatory and analgesic properties which make them ideal allies in the fight against inflammations and pain. Thanks to gingerols in ginger and curcumin in turmeric they are often recommended by herbalists for many diseases such as diseases on the digestive tract, ulcers, rheumatism, osteoarthritis.

They may be found in powder or fresh but the best is to use them fresh.

Below is a recipe for this wonderful and tasty tea which you may try it right away.

Turmeric-Ginger Tea

Ingredients:

1 cup of water

1 cup of freshly grated ginger root

1 cup of freshly grated turmeric root

Honey to taste

Slice of lemon

Pinch of black pepper

1 tbsp coconut oil

Preparation:

First put the water to boil. Then add the ginger and turmeric root and leave it on the side to cool down. Strain the tea and then add honey according your preferences. Mix well and then add the coconut oil, black pepper and lemon. Mix again in order to get a nice mixture and to avoid sips of coconut oil because it is only oil and can’t dissolve that easy and to maximize the health benefits.

This tea is recommended to everyone suffering from rheumatoid or osteoarthritis, PCOS or inflammatory bowel disease because it decreases pain and inflammation. It is easy to make, tasty and with great medical properties. Also you may consume it even if you don’t have any particular pain or inflammation because its ingredients contribute to the wellbeing of the whole body. It is completely safe for all ages and without any side effects.